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General => General Technical => Anything Engine/Performance/Tuning related => Topic started by: Gman on March 23, 2006, 08:01:58 PM

Title: Disadvantages of Hoses over hard pipes?
Post by: Gman on March 23, 2006, 08:01:58 PM
Just saw this setup on Scotts car;

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14964

What are the disadvantages of using \'soft\' hoses rather than hard pipes?
Title: Disadvantages of Hoses over hard pipes?
Post by: t2rew on March 23, 2006, 08:19:14 PM
probably less penatration  :InLove


swings and roundabouts really. mine are half samco half metal.
Title: Disadvantages of Hoses over hard pipes?
Post by: bnaellis on March 23, 2006, 09:06:10 PM
Heat would be a problem.
Title: Disadvantages of Hoses over hard pipes?
Post by: t2rew on March 23, 2006, 09:17:24 PM
rubber doesnt absorb heat metal does  :Thumbsup!
Title: Disadvantages of Hoses over hard pipes?
Post by: antnicuk on March 23, 2006, 10:43:31 PM
on that short track, there wouldnt a measurable difference.